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Origins of the Lapsley surname

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About the Lapsleys

We have a total number of 2510 records for people with the last name Lapsley.

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Where do most Lapsleys live?

In 1921, most Lapsleys lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Lapsleys

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 1,440 records for the Lapsley surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Lapsleys most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Lapsleys.

What are the most common Lapsley first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Margaret

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Common jobs for Lapsleys

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Lapsleys in 1921
Dressmaker

7

Annuitant

6

Domestic Servant

6

General Servant

6

Housekeeper

6

Common Male occupations for Lapsleys in 1921
Iron Moulder

16

Coal Miner

13

Boatman

9

2nd Engineer

9

Chain Maker

7

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